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Complex Needs Support Worker Salary in Dorchester

How much does a complex needs support worker earn in Dorchester?

Average base salary in Dorchester

£20,425 per year

per year in Dorchester · NJC support staff scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,050 per year£20,425 per year£23,275 per year

Complex Needs Support Worker roles are normally paid on support-staff scales, often term-time only, with higher bands for specialist or supervisory responsibility. Complex Needs Support Worker pay in Dorchester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for complex needs support workers near Dorchester

Compare average complex needs support worker pay in Dorchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage complex needs support worker salaryJobs
Dorchester This location£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dolgellau£20,425 per yearView jobs
Donaghadee£20,425 per yearView jobs
Doncaster£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dorset£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dover£20,425 per yearView jobs
Downpatrick£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Complex Needs Support Worker get paid in Dorchester?

Frequently asked questions about complex needs support worker pay in Dorchester

How much does a complex needs support worker earn in Dorchester?

The average salary for a complex needs support worker in Dorchester is £20,425 per year, typically ranging from £18,050 per year to £23,275 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Dorchester a well-paid area for complex needs support workers?

Dorchester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for complex needs support workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire complex needs support workers in Dorchester?

Live complex needs support worker openings in Dorchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a complex needs support worker in Dorchester increase their salary?

Complex Needs Support Workers in Dorchester typically increase pay by moving up NJC support staff scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between complex needs support worker pay in Dorchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Dorchester it's £20,425 per year — a discount of £1,075 per year versus the UK average.

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